By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Lefties have partnered on a licensed apparel collection featuring Popeye the Sailorman. The co-branded collection includes t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, socks, pajamas, and jogger pants that feature graphic art inspired by the Popeye franchise. The Popeye brand is owned by King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst … [Read more...] about Lefties Sets Sail With Popeye-Themed Apparel Collection
Children's Shows
Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Children's entertainment brand Studio 100 Media has appointed Alexandros Visentin as the company's new business development manager. Visentin will be responsible for leading Studio 100 Media's apparel division and expanding the reach of the company's core brands and third-party licensing rights. ”With Alexandros, we are gaining a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager
Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VIZ Media has appointed WP Brands as its Oceania licensing agency for the Australia and New Zealand regions. WP Brands is a licensing, marketing, and content syndication specialist for the Oceania markets. The agency offers its services for all categories of entertainment and lifestyle properties. “This is an amazing opportunity, and … [Read more...] about Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
Who’s News: Steinman Promoted to Head Newly Created Genius Networks
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Genius Brands has promoted Todd Steinman to president of the newly-created Genius Networks business unit. “I’m thrilled to take the reins of the newly created Genius Networks and lead operations, content, monetization, and distribution to further accelerate the company’s consumer-facing goals," said Steinman. "We have a very talented, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Steinman Promoted to Head Newly Created Genius Networks
Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season
by Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gutsy Animations’ flagship animated series Moominvalley has been renewed for a fourth season by the broadcasters Sky, Yle, and Viaplay. The Moominvalley animated series is based on a series of childrens books and comic strips written by Tove Jansson between 1945 and 1980. The international licensing rights to the Moomin franchise are … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Moominvalley Adaptation Gets Fourth Season
Toho Acquires 50% Interest in Genius Brands’ Frederator Productions
Strategic Partnership Includes the Bravest Warriors, Netflix Series, Bee and PuppyCat, and the Upcoming Catbug Series Genius Brands International, Inc. has reached a deal with TOHO International, selling 50% of in three productions on its Frederator Network. The deal was arranged through Genius Brands' subsidiary WOW! Unlimited Media, which in turn controls the Frederator … [Read more...] about Toho Acquires 50% Interest in Genius Brands’ Frederator Productions
Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been a long wait, but studios can now produce content based on the A.A. Milne book Winnie the Pooh. That's because the book finally entered the public domain in January, after 95 years, ending Disney's ownership of the brand. As a result, Baboon Animation and IQI Media are now able to produce what they're calling a prequel film, as … [Read more...] about Move Over Disney: Baboon and IQI Producing Winnie the Pooh Film and Series
TV Tokyo Appoints Reemsborko as its UK Agency for the Naruto Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reemsborko has been appointed as the UK licensing agency for TV Tokyo's Naruto, Naruto Shippuden and Boruto properties. Reemsborko is a UK-based company that brings twenty-five years of experience in the licensing industry as a licensee, consultant and agent. The agency builds strategic brand extensions to secure long-term success for … [Read more...] about TV Tokyo Appoints Reemsborko as its UK Agency for the Naruto Franchise
Who’s News: ZAG Promotes Angela Cortez To Oversee Canadian Expansion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has promoted their LATAM consumer products executive, Angela Cortez, to oversee the company’s Canadian consumer products business. Angela Cortez has more than 30 years of experience in the licensing and retail industries. She initially joined ZAG in Spring 2021 as Vice President for the LatAm region. Since then, Cortez has … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Promotes Angela Cortez To Oversee Canadian Expansion
Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The new Netflix series Brown and Friends from the digital entertainment company IPX is launching its first season in celebration of the IPs’ 10th anniversary. The Brown and Friends animated Netflix series is based on the IPX original character IP Line Friends. The Line Friends brand was originally created in 2011 as stickers on the … [Read more...] about Brown & Friends: Social Media Stickers Inspire New Netflix Series